Data Quality Advisor - Local Authority

Spinwell Global; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office 3 days/week

Job summary

Spinwell is actively recruiting a Data Quality Advisor for a public sector role. The position focuses on ensuring NICHE data complies with DPA, GDPR and MoPI, acting as the first decision maker in retention and data quality statuses.

The role sits in the Data Quality Team within the Review, Retention and Disposal of records, and requires specialist knowledge of data standards, data protection law and information governance. Exeter/Camborne locations with hybrid attendance are expected.

Qualifications

• Hold a Records Management qualification or be able to work towards achievement within a defined period of time (agreed with line manager).
• Knowledge of Management of Police Information (MoPI)
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Proven ability to undertake effective research and analysis
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Ability to manage tasks effectively, by prioritising and delegating, working to deadlines
• Experience in using MS Office
• Experience of working within Information Management or working in a similar environment

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the data quality standards within the RMS Niche in line with legislation, national standards and Force policies
• Understand the requirements as set out in Data Protection legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and the Management of Police Information (MoPI) in accordance with Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and consideration of the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Required to follow MoPI national guidance regarding the standards required for Police data, and the ambition for the Force to follow a ‘Golden Record’ principle, including undertaking MoPI reviews.
• Understanding the importance for the retention of data; to highlight offending patterns of behaviour and identify offenders and safeguard victims.
• Required to research all force systems to identify and link records to a POLE (Person, Object, Location, Event) entity.
• Ensure that the integrity and accuracy of force POLE data is maintained and continuously improved.
• Identify potential data flaws, resolving as necessary.To include duplicate records; requirement to merge records; amending linked records; determining accuracy; and validating records as required.
• Provide bespoke advice as subject matter expert to internal and external customers regarding Information Standards, Data Quality and RRD as first point of contact.
• Participate in meetings and attend courses forcewide, regionally and nationally as required with regard to Data Quality.

Skills

Records Management

MoPI

Data Protection/GDPR

Research and analysis

Decision making

Attention to detail

Task management

MS Office

Information Management

Education

Records Management qualification

Job description

Role: Data Quality Advisor REF 375972
Contract Length: Until 31/03/27
Location: Hybrid/Exeter or Camborne - Minimum attendance in office 3 days per week once trained
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £19.53 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Data Quality Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DATA QUALITY ADVISOR

The principal responsibility of the Data Quality Advisor is to ensure that all information held within NICHE complies with required Data Protection legislation and the Management of Police Information standards and guidance, ensuring information is accurate, adequate, relevant and timely.

This role is required to undertake the first line of decision making in the determination of a records data quality or retention status.

The Data Quality Advisor works as part of the Data Quality Team (DQT) in the Review, Retention and Disposal (RRD) of records as a dedicated decision maker.

In particular to:

• Establish and maintain the data quality standards within the RMS Niche in line with legislation, national standards and Force policies
• Understand the requirements as set out in Data Protection legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and the Management of Police Information (MoPI) in accordance with Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and consideration of the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Required to follow MoPI national guidance regarding the standards required for Police data, and the ambition for the Force to follow a ‘Golden Record’ principle, including undertaking MoPI reviews.
• Understanding the importance for the retention of data; to highlight offending patterns of behaviour and identify offenders and safeguard victims.
• Required to research all force systems to identify and link records to a POLE (Person, Object, Location, Event) entity.
• Ensure that the integrity and accuracy of force POLE data is maintained and continuously improved.
• Identify potential data flaws, resolving as necessary.To include duplicate records; requirement to merge records; amending linked records; determining accuracy; and validating records as required.
• Provide bespoke advice as subject matter expert to internal and external customers regarding Information Standards, Data Quality and RRD as first point of contact.
• Participate in meetings and attend courses forcewide, regionally and nationally as required with regard to Data Quality.

This list of duties is not restrictive or exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to carry out duties from time to time that are either commensurate with/or lower than the grade of the post. In some posts this might include the ad-hoc provision of guidance and informal training of new colleagues.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DATA QUALITY ADVISOR

• Hold a Records Management qualification or be able to work towards achievement within a defined period of time (agreed with line manager).
• Knowledge of Management of Police Information (MoPI)
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Proven ability to undertake effective research and analysis
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Ability to manage tasks effectively, by prioritising and delegating, working to deadlines
• Experience in using MS Office
• Experience of working within Information Management or working in a similar environment

If you are a Data Quality Advisor, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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